Owens

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biographical name

Ow·​ens ˈō-ənz How to pronounce Owens (audio)
Jesse 1913–1980 James Cleveland Owens American track-and-field athlete

Owens

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geographical name

Ow·​ens ˈō-ənz How to pronounce Owens (audio)
river in eastern California formerly flowing into Owens Lake (now dry), and now supplying water to the city of Los Angeles by way of the Los Angeles Aqueduct

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“Owens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Owens. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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